CVE-2026-98054
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ASoC: Intel AVS Module Reference Count Fix

Publication date: 2026-09-25

Last updated on: 2026-09-25

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: Intel: avs: Fix unbalanced module reference count strace_open() invokes try_module_get() which on success takes the module reference. If any follow up operation causes strace_open() to fail, the refcount shall be put down.

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Published
2026-09-25
Last Modified
2026-09-25
Generated
2026-09-25
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2026-09-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-98054
EUVD
EUVD-2026-86707

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves an unbalanced module reference count in the ASoC (ALSA System on Chip) Intel AVS driver. The issue occurs when strace_open() calls try_module_get(), which increments the module's reference count. If subsequent operations fail, the reference count is not decremented, leading to a potential resource leak.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could cause system instability or crashes due to unbalanced module references. It may lead to resource exhaustion, affecting performance or causing unexpected behavior in audio-related applications using the ASoC Intel AVS driver.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Linux kernel to the patched version that resolves the unbalanced module reference count issue in the ASoC: Intel: avs component.

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